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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.
Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning, or
caution. May be used in conjunction
with other symbols or pictographs.
• WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and
follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.
• WEAR EYE, HEARING AND
HARDHAT PROTECTION
WARNING:Thrown
objects and loud noise can cause
severe eye injury and hearing loss.
Wear eye protection meeting ANSI
Z87.1-1989 standards and ear
protection when
operating this unit. Wear a hard hat.
Use a full face shield when needed.
• DO NOT USE IN THE RAIN
WARNING:Avoid
dangerous environments. Never
operate your unit in the rain, or in
damp or wet conditions. Moisture is
a shock hazard.
SYMBOL MEANING
• GUIDE BAR WARNING:
Contact of the guide bar tip with any
object should be avoided. Tip
contact may cause the guide bar to
move suddenly upward and
backward, which may cause serious
injury.
• USE BOTH HANDS
Always use both hands while
operating the chain saw. Never use
only one hand to operate the saw.
Avoid bar nose contact.
• DOUBLE INSULATED
Two systems of insulation are
provided instead of grounding.
There is no grounding provided
and no means of grounding should
be added to this unit.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Minimum Gauge Wire
Saw Model
Ampere
Rating
Volts AC
Length of Power Cord
25 ft. / 7.5m 50 ft. / 15m 100 ft. / 30m
MTD1416NT 13.5 110 / 120 16 Gauge 16 Gauge 14 Gauge
ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNINGS (CONT’D)
• CORD SETS: Make sure your cord set is in good
condition, with a cord that is heavy enough to carry the
current that your unit will draw. An undersized cord set
will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of
power, as well as overheating. The table shown below
illustrates the correct size to use depending on the
cord length and nameplate amperage rating. If in
doubt, use the next heavier size line gauge. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. To
prevent the cord from disconnecting from the unit, use
the cord hook shown in the Starting/Stopping
Instructions.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection
should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) that will
be used for the unit. Use receptacles with built-in GFCI
protection for an extra measure of safety.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Never operate your unit in
damp or wet conditions. Moisture is a shock hazard.
• Inspect all extension cords and the unit power connection
periodically. Look closely for deterioration, cuts or cracks in
the insulation. Also inspect the connections for damage.
Repair or replace the cords if any defects appear.
• Do not handle the plug or the unit with wet hands.
• Examine the electrical switches. Do not use the chain
saw if the switches do not properly turn on and off. Do
not attempt to make any repairs to the electric
switches. Take your saw to an Authorized Service
Center.
• Keep the cord away from the cutting area and to
position cord so that it will not be caught on branches,
and the like, during cutting.
• Use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the
current the tool will draw. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating.
• This electric powered saw is classified by CSA as a
Class 2C saw. It is intended for infrequent use by
homeowner’s, cottagers and campers, and for such
general applications such as clearing, pruning, cutting
firewood, etc. It is not intended for prolonged use. If
the intended use involves prolonged periods of
operation, this may cause circulatory problems in the
user’s hands due to vibration. It may be appropriate to
use a saw having an anti-vibration feature.